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In Mapping a Life, Susan Moss travels widely and passionately through man-made and natural terrain and through realms of the heart. Such leaps of faith, such chances she takes! In poems whose language is vigorous and vivid, she takes us with her every inch...

Isabella Bird traveled by horseback from Truckee, California, through the Tahoe Basin and on to Colorado where, during the autumn and early winter of 1873, she explored more than eight hundred miles of Rocky Mountain terrain only recently opened to pioneer settlement. Riding not...

The Adventures of Chile Charlie: A Ride into History, Culture, EconomicsBy: George PintarTold through short stories of travel and adventure, The Adventures of Chile Charlie: A Ride into History, Culture, Economics tells the tale of Prairie Grass Pete who became Chile Charlie when he...

In today's world, we must all be ready and informed about medical and security issues while traveling. Combining the expertise of three world experts in travel, health and safety, Lizard Bites & Street Riots: Travel Emergencies and Your Health, Safety, and Security is a...

If you've always dreamed of going to Greece, this book will take you there with me. I researched the islands, found all the "must-sees," and chose fabulous hotels that fit my budget. I visited places that spoke to my heart . . . museums,...

Sometimes you have to jump and trust that The Universe provides you a net if you forget where you've hidden your wings. Hop in the passenger seat and buckle up for a ride. Follow along on a solo-travel (soul-oh-travel) adventure on the road less...

For the first time in English, a key work of critical geography Originally published in 1978 in Portuguese, For a New Geography is a milestone in the history of critical geography, and it marked the emergence of its author, Milton Santos (1926-2001), as a...

A brief but comprehensive timeline and collection of photographs capturing the effects the Covid19 Pandemic had on the Las Vegas strip and surrounding areas of Vegas. The book highlights the atmosphere of the Las Vegas Strip when it was shut down due to the...

Roald Amundsen'S "The North West Passage" Being The Record Of A Voyage Of Exploration Of The Ship "Gjoa" 1903-1907 (Volume Ii), has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for...

The troubled chain of events involving Captain Kidd's capture of the Quedagh Merchant and his eventual execution for piracy in 1701 are well known, but the exact location of the much sought-after ship remained a mystery for more than 300 years. In 2010, a...

Overland is the true story of a journey from Australia to Switzerland without flying. From vast deserts to an Indonesian fishing boat, a slow train through Burma to an armed confrontation in Laos, lullabies from middle-aged Chinese businessmen to a cold night on the...

Calvin Trillin, the celebrated New Yorker writer, offers a rich and engaging biography of his father, as well as a literate and entertaining fanfare for the common (and decent, and hard-working) man. Abe Trillin had the western Missouri accent of someone who had grown...

In UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO MICHIGAN ZOOS the author shares his experiences and descriptive reviews about all of Michigan's zoos and other properties that he deemed as a zoo by representing them in this book. Though this is an unofficial guide, the map on the...

Tales of a Blue Water Cruiser: 50,000 Miles of South Pacific SailingBy: J R WilliamsTales of a Blue Water Cruiser is a true story of J R Williams, a man from the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania who ended up as a pilot for Hawaiian...

Deep River and Ivoryton, two villages in the lower Connecticut River Valley, were dominated for more than a century by "white gold"-ivory. The growth of the piano industry led to a new use for this exotic and long-treasured substance and, suddenly, the two villages...

Create a cherished keepsake of your favorite journey with this elegant and inspiring travel journal. Record your observations and insights, travel plans, accommodations, companions, memorable moments, interesting people met, and favorite sights, meals, and adventures. Includes packing and travel tips, conversion charts, a point...

Create a cherished keepsake of your favorite journey with this elegant and inspiring travel journal. Record your observations and insights, travel plans, accommodations, companions, memorable moments, interesting people met, and favorite sights, meals, and adventures. Includes packing and travel tips, conversion charts, a point...

Fifty-five islands, nineteen countries, seventeen thousand miles ... and one amazing adventure. A fascinating story of four sailors who discovered the magic of the South Pacific ... and the islands time forgot After recovery from a serious illness, Graham Morse vowed to achieve his...

The night before Frances Mayes left Edinburgh to come to Greece for the first time, her old school comrades at their 30 year reunion named her 'Shirley Valentine'. Frances fulfilled that role by finding a new enthusiasm for life, and a number of jobs,...

A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf is a classic travelogue by John Muir, charting his journeys through Kentucky, Tennessee, the Deep South, the Florida Keys and Cuba. Muir's journey took place in the late nineteenth century: we hear exquisite detail of the untouched countryside...

Experiencing the Narrows of Zion National Park is a bucket list item. Many magazines and editorials are laden with incredible glowing images from deep within these canyon walls. However, not everyone is able to see the Narrows in such picturesque conditions - this incredible...

Second Edition of Arizona horse camping. This book has lots of info on where to find places that you can camp with your horses or where you can Boon-dock and camp with your horses all over Arizona. There are some trail maps, info to...

When Mary Ann Claud set out to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains from her home in Tryon, NC, she knew she would find waterfalls, scenic overlooks and charming small towns. But would she have predicted a full scale, private observatory, a mynah bird in...

Embark on a stunning photographic journey across the gorgeous country of Japan with The Japan Book as your trusted guide. Featuring a remarkable collection of lovingly curated images that respectfully highlight the traditions, culture, gardens, cities, and natural wonders of Japan, this book doubly...

The Laugavegur is one of the big walks. It is the most famous trek in Iceland and crosses other worldly landscapes formed by recent volcanos. I did it from north to south and it runs over 80km from Landmannalauger via Thorsmork to Skogar on...

HARDBACK, gloss finish cover 8.5" x 8.5" (216mm x 216 mm) 96 lined quality white pages Welcome page with space to add your personalized message Interior: Left page with Date, Name & Address Right page for Comments (full page). A Visitor comment book is...

When cartoonist Alex Hallatt wanted to learn Spanish, she moved to the Basque Country. She thought she might stay a few months and ended up there for over two years, living in a small town near San Sebastian.This is the illustrated account of her...

A shipwreck might end a dream of circumnavigating the globe. Not for the Wilcox family.In 1973, the Wilcox family sets off to sail around the world aboard the 40-foot sailboat, Vela. Thirteen months later, they are shipwrecked on a coral reef, with surf tearing...

Julien Gracq, the most important writer in France, is also the only living writer whose complete works appear in a volume of the prestigious Pleiades editions. The most original of his later works is this book about Nantes, which is Gracq's personal and profound...

Use Python modules such as ArcPy, ArcREST and the ArcGIS API for Python to automate the analysis and mapping of geospatial data. Key Features Perform GIS analysis faster by automating tasks. Access the spatial data contained within shapefiles and geodatabases and transform between spatial...

The travel industry continues to evolve, creating new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs like you. Our experts take you step-by-step as you embark on your most exciting adventure-starting a business. Discover success as an independent travel or specialty tour professional offering unique opportunities--in both geography...

In a charming blend of history and human interest, this book paints a colorful portrait of the lives of a vanished breed--the lighthouse keepers--from the year 1716, when the first lighthouse was established in America, to the early 1980s when automation replaced the last...

A guide to Britain's 10 Best Gardens. Gardens Featured in this Special Issue: Each article is a feature-length exploration of each garden and its botanical history (along with visiting information). Articles are accompanied by the most beautiful photographs we can find. There will also...

In Why Travel? A Way of Being, A Way of Seeing, Thompson writes about one subject as a way of exploring a multitude of others. With 40 years' experience as an insatiable world wanderer and travel writer, he guides readers in discovering new ways...

Driving with strangers is an ambitious, timely and intellectually eclectic contribution to how we think about mobility, the rationale behind its different forms and why our philosophy of travel and societal structures are closely related.Author: Jonathan PurkisISBN-10: 1526160048ISBN-13: 9781526160041Publisher: Manchester University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2022Pages:...

With sketches form around the world, this book takes you on a journey starting with the definition of sketching from observation and an introduction to right-brain drawing. You get a discussion of black and white and color sketching with a focus on colored pencil...

World Regional Geography: A Short Introduction is a compact, focused, and affordable book that provides foundational materials with an emphasis on contemporary issues. The crisp text introduces students to the character of world regional geography--the distinctiveness of different parts of the world--but also the...

Travel Bucket List for CouplesTomorrow may never happen and yesterday is already gone. Feed your soul by going on amazing adventures with your significant other. The sky is the limit Let nothing hold you back.This conveniently sized 6x9 inch notebook has plenty of space...

This is an introductory textbook on spatial analysis and spatial statistics through GIS. Each chapter presents methods and metrics, explains how to interpret results, and provides worked examples. Topics include: describing and mapping data through exploratory spatial data analysis; analyzing geographic distributions and point...

This problem-solving reference answers questions such as, "Why do interior lights dim or burn out rapidly" and "Why won't the batteries recharge after a night without electricity?"Author: Bill Moeller, Jan MoellerISBN-10: 007042778XISBN-13: 9780070427785Publisher: International Marine PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/22/1994Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 9.12h x 7.47w...

MORE, Below Deck and Above The Fall Line In Part Two of his 'Chef for Sail' trilogy, John B McGrath continues his adventures in cooking for the rich and famous while traveling the world on luxury yachts, soaking in the stunning cuisine and vistas...

RV Primer - How to Start and Enjoy RVingBy: Michael VreelandIn 2008 Michael and Marcy Vreeland started RVing and in 2017 sold their home and began the adventure of full-time RVing. Over the years they have learned valuable lessons about this unique lifestyle while...

For more than a century, three authors from one celebrated literary family - a grandfather, father, and son - have written hundreds of books, many of which seek to bridge West with East.The Sirdar Ikbal Ali Shah began his writing career with a small...

Sea and Sardinia is a travel book by the English writer D. H. Lawrence. It describes a brief excursion undertaken in January 1921 by Lawrence and his wife Frieda, a. k. a. Queen Bee, from Taormina in Sicily to the interior of Sardinia. They...

Louisville Kentucky home to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Fried Chicken There's a hidden secret Louisville has to offer in the way of waterfalls. This book offers detailed hikes, photographs, a map, gps coordinates, trail distances, historical information on some of the falls, section...

World Sailing Cruising Routes is a guide to all sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world, from the tropical Seas to the high latitude Seas. This book is based on the book published in 1895 and intended for the captains of sailing...

Maine is a talisman of the American imagination, offering beauty and wildlife to tourists and natives. Over the last few years, Jim has published many essays about the wonders and challenges of Maine's environment, and One Man's Maine collects and edits them into sixteen...

In the last seven years, Airbnb has gone from niche offering to hospitality giant. With low barriers to entry (all you need is an Internet connection and an extra bed), Airbnb has given rise to a whole new profession: The Accidental Airbnb Host. This...

The European discovery of the northwest coast of America is fully and dramatically recorded in this journal, an invaluable historical and scientific source document. It is also a gripping narrative of human conflict, of nature as the overwhelming adversary, of terror and pain and...

The number of ships that have met their ends off Nova Scotia's rugged coast is almost limitless. Their stories and histories are at once both interesting and tragic, and in some cases, mysterious. Collected here are the accounts of just a few of these...